Rodney Harrison was drafted No. 145 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 NFL Draft out of Western Illinois. 186 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #145
- Round
- 5
- Draft class
- 1994
- NFL games
- 186
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 691st at Western Illinois
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 2
The pick
How Rodney Harrison came off the board in 1994.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
186 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value
- Games played
- 186
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 691st among Western Illinois picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3957% of career value
- Final season
- 200814 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 145
Who came off the board on either side of Rodney Harrison.
UCLA
Florida A&M
Florida
Other DB picks from Western Illinois
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Rodney Harrison in the 1994 NFL Draft
Rodney Harrison is a Defensive back out of Western Illinois selected No. 145 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 NFL Draft. 186 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Western Illinois has produced 17 NFL draft picks since 1981.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Rodney Harrison drafted?
Rodney Harrison was selected No. 145 overall by the San Diego Chargers in the 1994 NFL Draft (Rd 5). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/rodney-harrison.
What college did Rodney Harrison play for?
Rodney Harrison played college football at Western Illinois in the OVC-Big South. See every Western Illinois draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-illinois-leathernecks.
How did Rodney Harrison's NFL career turn out?
186 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 69 career approximate value Accolades: 2× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1994/rodney-harrison.